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February 29, 2008 By Carole

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I know what you’re thinking: Pink tulips, again? But these are very special pink tulips. You see, they were a gift from my father-in-law to thank me for making the cream puffs on Valentine’s Day. This gesture just about melted my heart, I tell you.

And now you know why Dale is so thoughtful. He learned it from his dad.

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  1. DebbieB says

    February 29, 2008 at 7:20 am

    How sweet! (Purty, too.) I married a guy like that – his dad was a sweetheart and treated his mom like a queen, and taught his sons to do the same. How could I lose? 🙂 Happy weekend, Carole!

  2. maryse says

    February 29, 2008 at 7:32 am

    that is sweet! and they’re so pretty.

  3. Beth says

    February 29, 2008 at 7:37 am

    That is so sweet!

  4. kathy says

    February 29, 2008 at 7:46 am

    Beautiful! How sweet of Jack!

  5. margene says

    February 29, 2008 at 7:47 am

    You can show pink tulips anytime. I need to buy some flowers this weekend!

  6. Barbara-Kay says

    February 29, 2008 at 7:52 am

    Awww! Always enjoy your eye candy Fridays. We don’t live in tulip country, so I enjoy seeing them.

  7. Chris H says

    February 29, 2008 at 7:59 am

    Awww…. Ain’t is great when they’re well taught? 🙂

  8. Chris H says

    February 29, 2008 at 7:59 am

    Awww…. Ain’t it great when they’re well taught? 🙂

  9. Brenda says

    February 29, 2008 at 8:00 am

    You are blessed!

  10. Karen says

    February 29, 2008 at 8:11 am

    That’s so nice! Like father like son. The tulips are lovely.

  11. Knitnana says

    February 29, 2008 at 8:26 am

    Two generations of thoughtful men! You are so lucky!!!
    (((hugs)))

  12. gale (she shoots sheep shots) says

    February 29, 2008 at 8:28 am

    Unexpected flowers are the best. Especially tulips in February!I think I need some today, too.

  13. Hillary says

    February 29, 2008 at 8:32 am

    Pretty pink tulips. That is so sweet.

  14. Sara says

    February 29, 2008 at 8:33 am

    How beautiful! Both the tulips and the thought behind them. Yea, girl, you got a keeper! Have a wonderful week-end…and hopefully we all won’t be buried in another 12 inches of snow…but, it doesn’t look hopeful!

  15. Ina says

    February 29, 2008 at 8:40 am

    Lovely tulips – the shot of color is so welcome this time of year! And hooray for two generations of considerate men! (I’ll leave the nature vs. nuture debate to others.)

  16. Deb says

    February 29, 2008 at 8:40 am

    Further proof that gentlemen are raised – they don’t just “happen”!

  17. scoutj says

    February 29, 2008 at 8:54 am

    What a sweetheart!

    Happy Friday girlfriend.

  18. Lucia says

    February 29, 2008 at 9:08 am

    Awwww. What a nice family.

  19. Cheryl S. says

    February 29, 2008 at 9:32 am

    Somebody definitely brought those men up right!

  20. Anne says

    February 29, 2008 at 9:32 am

    Those flowers are gorgeous! I can see why they totally made your day!!

    Your aspen grove is looking mighty fine too!

  21. jillian says

    February 29, 2008 at 9:37 am

    My first reaction was also, awwwwwww. What wonderful men.

  22. Birdsong says

    February 29, 2008 at 9:50 am

    There is hardly anything that says spring in the same way!

  23. Cookie says

    February 29, 2008 at 12:39 pm

    Gorgeous tulips and what fabulous men!

    Happy Weekend, Carole.

  24. ~Kristie says

    February 29, 2008 at 1:06 pm

    How absolutely sweet! Unfortunately my father-in-law passed away before I got to meet him, but I think you’re right, a thoughtful son comes from thoughtful parents.

    You lucky girl!

  25. E says

    February 29, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    pretty flowers! sweet story too. 🙂

  26. Sylvia says

    February 29, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    Lovely flowers and a touching sentiment. I really do want to meet you in person!

  27. Alarming Female says

    February 29, 2008 at 3:30 pm

    what a sweet gesture.

  28. theLady says

    February 29, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    They’re so pretty!

  29. elisa says

    February 29, 2008 at 4:29 pm

    Not only is it thoughtful, but it’s brilliant – pretty flowers in the dead of winter will ensure he gets cream puffs for a long time to come!

  30. Carol says

    February 29, 2008 at 4:55 pm

    What I pretty thank you! Happy Friday!

  31. Kim says

    February 29, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    How wonderful to have a breath of spring in the winter!

  32. Wool Winder says

    February 29, 2008 at 7:40 pm

    You’re blessed with two wonderful guys in your life.

  33. Manise says

    February 29, 2008 at 11:28 pm

    Those are beauties! I’m sure the cream puffs were too!

  34. Kirsten says

    March 1, 2008 at 6:54 am

    How sweet! They are beautiful. There is nothing quite like perky tulips as we grow weary of the winter greys.

  35. Teyani says

    March 2, 2008 at 11:54 am

    oh my. such a loving FIL. so sweet.
    and I also credit both their Mom’s for teaching them this wonderful quality (grin)

  36. Li_B says

    March 2, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    Awwww. So sweet. I love tulips this time of year when it still feels wintry outside.

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